The Right Way to Exercise After 65
Getting older doesn’t mean you have to live a sedentary lifestyle. The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association recommend all adults over age 65 exercise. But how much is...
View ArticleWarning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly how or when Alzheimer’s disease (AD) starts to take hold. Initially, cognitive abnormalities may only be apparent on detailed neuropsychological testing. Eventually,...
View ArticleStomach Flu Outbreaks in Nursing Homes
The norovirus, commonly called the stomach flu, is no fun for anyone, with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and cramps. But it’s of special concern to people in nursing homes, who tend to have more...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Numbers Expected to Triple
The number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to triple in the next 40 years as baby boomers age, says a new study. Rush University researchers say in 2010 there were nearly 5...
View ArticleExercise: Do’s and Don’ts Beyond Age 50
For seniors, even a small amount of exercise can have health benefits. And if you’re already healthy, staying active in your golden years helps you build extra muscle reserve and flexibility to recover...
View ArticleMore Elderly Falls, More Brain Injuries
A growing number of elderly people are falling and suffering traumatic brain injuries as a result, a new study says. Alarming rise in number of traumatic brain injuries Researchers at the Injury and...
View ArticleSeniors: Stay Safe in the Heat (Video)
The Senior Games are a summertime showcase for older athletes. They know, being both athletes and seniors, for them heat exposure can be especially dangerous. When the heat kicks in, older people are...
View Article4 Ways to Care for Older Patients With Cancer
If you’re caring for an aging loved one with cancer, you face challenges: Logistical challenges. Emotional challenges. Challenges that affect your own health. Dale Shepard, MD, PhD, has witnessed this...
View ArticleExercising After 50: Never Too Late to Start
“Age shouldn’t keep anyone from exercising,” says Richard Kratche, MD, Medical Director for Cleveland Clinic’s Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center. “Just look at the athletes who recently...
View ArticleStay Healthy as a Senior Athlete
Aging affects multiple organ systems, from the heart and lungs to your bones and metabolism. Of all the changes, musculoskeletal issues have the most impact on the aging senior’s sport. These changes...
View Article‘Snowbirds’: Coordinate Medical Care Before Traveling
If you follow the example of the birds, and fly south for the winter, it’s critical that you coordinate your medical care – especially cancer treatment. “For cancer patients, coordination of care for...
View ArticleWhatever Your Age — You Can Keep Moving
Elderly women may spend as much as two-thirds of their waking hours in sedentary behavior, a new Harvard study has found. But an expert says the findings still show an opportunity for even sedentary...
View ArticleBaby Boomers’ Guide to Heart Health
For baby boomers, exercising, eating right and seeing a doctor regularly couldn’t be more important. They are entering the years when health risks rise – when heart disease, heart attacks and strokes...
View ArticleDo You Really Need to Take Vitamin D Supplements?
Researchers analyzing hundreds of studies say vitamin D supplements won’t protect healthy, middle-aged adults from osteoporosis. And even worse, they say the supplements may increase the risk of death...
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High-Dose Flu Vaccine Offers Better Protection If You’re Over 65 (Video)
The high-dose flu vaccine provides more protection for people 65 and older than a standard flu shot. “A large study showed that there is about 25 percent additional protection for people who get the...
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How to Tell If It’s Still Safe for Your Aging Parent to Drive
If you suspect an elderly parent isn’t driving as well as he used to, there are actions you can take to help. Some older people can drive safely in their 80s and even early 90s, but many seniors...
View ArticleHow My Oldest Patients Are Also My Teachers
By: Mikkael Sekeres, MD, MS It is with a good deal of trepidation that I start any new medication in my patients who are very old, for fear of disrupting the myriad forces of genetics and environment...
View ArticleWhy It’s Important to Continue Exercising as You Age
There’s mounting evidence that being active as you age has health benefits. A new study shows older people may preserve their mobility and brain function by having a more active lifestyle. Stay active...
View ArticleBladder Cancer: Your Personal Risk and How to Reduce It
With age come wisdom, experience and, unfortunately, a higher risk of bladder cancer. Certainly, bladder cancer can occur at any age, but it’s more common in older men and much less frequently an...
View ArticleHow You Can Cope with Declining Senses as You Age
If you find yourself saying, “Huh?” a lot, you’re probably aware that your senses are declining with age. While that’s normal, there are things you can do to help yourself. As you age, you may notice...
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